There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lorton by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
4h 44m$138–865Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 27m$76–937Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 53m$117–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
19h 40m$198–453Drive 687.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lortoncar 687.8 mi
12h 31m$126–182Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
4h 37m$128–715Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
6h 6m$188–915Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 5m$130–867Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
6h 56m$86–436
Chicago to Lorton by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lorton is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lorton is to subway and fly and line 371 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Chicago and Lorton is 654 miles. The road distance is 691.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorton without a car is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Chicago to Lorton, including transfers.
Chicago to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorton is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 19h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $190–450 and the journey takes 18h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Lorton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:37 PM in Chicago and 2:37 PM in Lorton.
Chicago to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lorton is 692 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Chicago to Lorton.
There are 635+ hotels available in Lorton.